Teen dies from burn injuriesA 17-year-old Russellville High School student died at a Little Rock hospital after he was transported there by local authorities Tuesday. According to a press release from the Russellville Police Department (RPD), officers responded to the 1000 block of South Laredo around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday in reference to a burn victim. Officers, Russellville firefighters and Pope County EMS determined after a preliminary on-scene investigation that the burn...

Community people: The Kiwanis ClubTHE COURIER / Submitted The Russellville Kiwanis Club recently welcomed Marvin Caston as a guest speaker. Caston joined the Razorback Foundation in 2009. The former Arkansas fullback began his professional career with the Razorbacks in 2005 in the compliance office as an assistant athletic director for compliance. He also served as chairman of the "A" Club membership drive, co-director of the Athletic Prevention Programming and Leadership Educ...

Community people:Sgt. Komprood and Dr. Stephen JonesThe Russellville Rotary Club learned from Master Sgt. (retired) Harry Komprood with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 27 Commander and a 26-year veteran of the Air Force, about the importance of all the services provided by the DAV Office. If you know of a DAV who may be in need of assistance, contact the DAV office at 479-886-0027. Pictured with Master Sgt. Komprood (right) is Rotarian Dr. Stephen Jones. THE COURIER / Submitted

Community people:Caleb Moor Gene HousdanTHE COURIER / Submitted The Kiwanis Club recently welcomed Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin as a guest speaker. Griffin addressed the need for a radical overhaul of state government and the efforts going on to change DHS. Pictured with Griffin are Caleb Moore, Kiwanis Club president-elect, and Kiwanian Gene Housdan. Visit the club's website at russellvillekiwanisclub.org and see them on Facebook.

60 attend Reimagine Russellville 2040 workshopCity Planner Greg Walden said Thursday's Reimagine Russellville 2040 community workshop at City Hall was a very important part in constructing the Comprehensive Master Plan for the next 25 years. Over 60 people took it to heart and participated in Thursday's workshop. Mayor Randy Horton echoed the appreciation felt by Walden and his team members, Ben Lykins and Phil Walker. "It is inspiring to see this many people, since we are here because we...

How the unity we forged after 9/11 broke apartNEW YORK -- For a time, it felt like the attack that shattered America had also brought it together. After Sept. 11, signs of newfound unity seemed to well up everywhere, from the homes where American flags appeared virtually overnight to the Capitol steps where lawmakers pushed aside party lines to sing "God Bless America" together. That cohesion feels vanishingly distant as the 15th anniversary of the attacks arrives today. Gallup's 15-year-...

RussVegas Tailgate Classic, triathlon set for Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016Last week, downtown Russellville was painted green and gold for the Arkansas Tech University Wonder Boys. Saturday, you can participate in the community's first triathlon, kids course and games before you get ready to call the Hogs as they battle the TCU Horned Frogs. The RussVegas Tailgate Classic and Sprint Triathlon is set for Saturday at Pleasant View Park. The race is sponsored by the RussVegas Footraces Foundation, the group also respons...

Community people:THE COURIER / Joshua Mashon West Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (WCAPDD) General Improvement Fund grants are to city and county governments/community groups for community and economic development projects within the House and Senate districts of WCAPDD. The 90th Arkansas General Assembly appropriated funding to WCAPDD for the grant program to assist local communities with their community and economic development needs. Pict...

Suicide prevention awareness weekEvery 17 hours, an average of one person dies by suicide in Arkansas. Suicide is currently the 11th leading cause of death overall in the state. This week, Sept. 5-11, is National Suicide Prevention Week and local events will be taking place on the Arkansas Tech University campus later this week to help raise awareness. "We're doing two events on Friday," said Kristy Davis, ATU Assistant Dean for Student Wellness. "One is a suicide awareness i...

ATU gives update to community membersArkansas Tech University President Dr. Robin E. Bowen provided community members with an update on current and forthcoming projects at the institution during a breakfast hosted by the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce at Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Room on Friday morning. The meal was the final event in the week-long Paint the Town Green and Gold celebration that was planned and implemented by the ATU Connection Committee of the Russell...

Food trucks join Party at the Plaza scene for 2016The flavors of the Arkansas River Valley will be part of the football game day environment at Arkansas Tech University this season. Party at the Plaza, the pre-game tailgating celebration outside Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field in Russellville, will include food trucks providing fans with a variety of culinary choices. Food trucks participating in Party at the Plaza will pay a set-up fee that will be used to support the Campus Kitchen at Arkans...

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Chapter AH, P.E.O., has awardedChapter AH, P.E.O., has awarded Program for Continuing Education Grants totaling $7,000 to four ATU students. Pictured are Georganne Rollans (PCE committee member); Vanessa Blanco ($2,000 toward her major of Physician Assistant); Alma Montez ($1,500 toward her major of Physician Assistant); Kim Hon ($1,500 toward her major of Middle School Education in English and Social Studies); Linda Jackson ($2,000 toward her major of Nursing and Sociology...

Dogs know what you're saying, study suggestsBERLIN -- Scientists have found evidence to support what many dog owners have long believed: Man's best friend really does understand some of what we're saying. Researchers in Hungary scanned the brains of dogs as they were listening to their trainer speaking to determine which parts of the brain they were using. They found that dogs processed words with the left hemisphere and used the right hemisphere to process pitch -- just like people. Wh...